Caesalpinia cacalaco

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The stalk is prickly. The flowers are yellow and red in long groups. The fruit are slender pods. The seeds are succulent and edible.

Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It will grow in desert places. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Russellodendron cacalaco Britt. et Rose;